SURAT THANI – A 35-year-old French man has been arrested on Koh Phangan in connection with a rape complaint filed by a victim on the island. The arrest was carried out by the Special Operations Unit of the Surat Thani Provincial Police Investigation Division, acting on a warrant issued by the Koh Samui Provincial Court dated December 6, 2025.

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Police apprehended the suspect, identified only as Mr. F., without incident. He faces charges of “rape by sexual intercourse with another person who is unable to resist.” Authorities stated the alleged offense took place inside a room in Koh Phangan District. Following the victim’s formal complaint, investigators moved swiftly to locate the suspect and secure the warrant for his arrest.

During the same operation, police also detained two Latvian women on allegations of operating an illegal hotel on the island. No further details regarding their identities or the specific nature of the illegal operation were immediately released.

Police on Koh Phangan have arrested a 35-year-old French man accused of raping a 22-year-old American tourist after the Full Moon Party.https://t.co/0fj7ho9Kd7

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The arrest followed standard investigative procedures initiated after the victim reported the crime. Police noted that the complaint enabled them to promptly secure a court warrant and locate the suspect’s accommodation. The case highlights ongoing efforts by local authorities to address serious offenses involving foreign nationals in major tourist destinations.

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Mr. F. has been transferred to the Investigating Officer at Koh Phangan Police Station for legal processing. Further questioning, evidence review, and formal charges are expected as investigators continue to build the case. Authorities have not specified a timeline for court proceedings, but the suspect will remain in custody as the investigation progresses.

-Thailand News (TN)